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Opened up one of my Christmas presents. At 14W x 15D x 2H, this is without a doubt the best compact tool set if ever had.
A lesson learned—keep it light and nimble!
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I need to stay out of tool stores. I've been wanting this one for a while now and at $179, with Military discount, I gave in.
Damn that's a great price... Now you got me thinking...
Care to share which establisment is serving up such irresistible deals...
Inquiring minds want to know...
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Home Depot, but it was an in-store only purchase.
When I got mine, it became my go to impact on the Jeep. It's so much easier to hold than the big Dewalt I have. The only negative is the clip holding the sockets on is flimsy and the sockets don't stay on all the way. I find I need to push the socket down a lot. Not a huge deal, but something to make sure when using the tool. Great price!
I have the m18 version of that and its probably the single best tool purchase I've made in the last 5 years. Its an amazing little driver, and until you use one, you don't understand how much of an advantage Milwaukee's impact rate is. 179 bucks is a killer deal for a kit, too.
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Finished up with the Milwaukee hand tool purchases.
Time for packout stuff now
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Hand-Tools/Mechanics-Tools/48-22-9486
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I bought a Rubicon 44 a while ago at a yard sale. It was a gamble, because it had a truss and I noticed two of the ball joints were tack welded. However, the price was right, at $300, so it came home with me. It sat in the garage for a while and today I finally dug into. While there is bad news, the ball joints had been replaced with splinned versions, the locker works great and it, surprisingly, had a pair of Revolution Gear US made 1350 axles in it. 
I bought a Rubicon 44 a while ago at a yard sale. It was a gamble, because it had a truss and I noticed two of the ball joints were tack welded. However, the price was right, at $300, so it came home with me. It sat in the garage for a while and today I finally dug into. While there is bad news, the ball joints had been replaced with splinned versions, the locker works great and it, surprisingly, had a pair of Revolution Gear US made 1350 axles in it.
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I'd call that a MAJOR WIN even if the housing is trash you got some great parts for $300. Wish I could find stuff like that out here for those kinds of prices.
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This is a case where I just got lucky. Along with the axle housing, I picked up a 2004 Rubicon complete wiring harness, set of Moab wheels, 231 transfer case with SYE, pristine half door panels, and more. I sold the wheels and transfer case for what I paid for the entire lot.
Those are not supposed to leave California, but I’m sure Newscum would pay to ship vehicles out of state if they are not electric!
I had those shafts on order for at least a year before finally gave up hope. I don’t know the current going rate for unobtainium but those should be worth small fortune.
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Someone has definitely had the carrier out on the 44 front. The backlash felt excessive, so I checked it. This is not good!
I'll put the cover back on and start playing with the shims to move things back in place, best I can.
I'll put the cover back on and start playing with the shims to move things back in place, best I can.
This doesn't mean you are going to be putting some form of front axle up for sale in the near future, does it? 
Someone has definitely had the carrier out on the 44 front. The backlash felt excessive, so I checked it. This is not good!
I'll put the cover back on and start playing with the shims to move things back in place, best I can.
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What is the backlash? 0.0035"?